I am pleased to be serving as
the current President of the Canadian Shih Tzu Club. I am no stranger to
the office of president of our club, as I have held almost every position in
the club at one time or another over the almost 40 years I have been involved
in the breed. I am a life member of the CSTC and the CKC.
I would like to take this
opportunity to thank the previous executive and the many members who have
served the club on various committees in the past several years. Your
hard work and dedication has helped our club continue the tradition of
leadership and proper governance of our precious breed.
As the new president I am
looking forward to working with my fellow executive members and all members of
the shih tzu club to continue our goals. From our Constitution:
4. PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES
The Club shall:
- 4.1 develop interest in, increase knowledge
of, and otherwise advance and protect the Shih Tzu breed.
- 4.2 support the conscientious and careful
breeding of the Shih Tzu breed according to the individual breed standard
as recognized by the CKC;
- 4.3 make information available on the Shih Tzu
and conduct educational programs for members and the general public;
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- 4.4 guard against the commercial exploitation
of the Shih Tzu;
- 4.5 support the training and exhibiting of the
Shih Tzu and encourage sportsmanlike competition at dog shows, obedience
trials and other events;
- 4.6 encourage the organization of local
branches of the CSTC, in those areas where there are sufficient fanciers
of Shih Tzu, consistent with the current CKC
zones or combinations thereof, and to support the branches activities;
- 4.7 conduct Boosters and Specialty Shows and
Trials for Shih Tzu under CKC rules;
- 4.8 encourage responsible dog ownership and
forward the cause of Shih Tzu.
- 4.9 publish and circulate to all members a
newsletter at least four times per year;
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- 4.10 the Club shall not be
conducted nor operated for profit, and no part of any monies or remainder
or residue from dues or donations to the Club shall be to the benefit of
any member or individual.
- Every president has a leadership style and I feel
I will bring to the table a fair and democratic approach to my duties.
Again from the Constitution:
- 2.2 DUTIES OF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
- 2.2.1 The President shall:
- a) shall be the Chief Executive Officer;
- b) automatically be a member of all
committees;
- c) with the aid of the Secretary, have charge
of all external correspondence;
- d) chair all Executive and General meetings;
and
- e) give a deciding vote when equality is
reached in any voting.
- I would encourage all members to participate in
the club and adopt a civil and passionate position when dealing with club
matters. There will always be personality conflicts amongst individuals
and indeed fellow members. Personal attacks and agendas have no place in
our club business or activities. I hold a lot of respect for those members
who year after year do the grass roots work of the club and cherish their
opinions the most. Please be a positive force in the CSTC and contribute
your hard work and excellent ideas. I look forward to working with you.
- Richard Paquette
- President, Canadian Shih Tzu Club
- WWW.wenrick.ca
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